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Is the Madhesi leadership falling apart in Nepal?Subscriber Only
August 9, 2017 17:22 IST
As protests continued and attracted public participation, blocking supply lines to Kathmandu and beyond, then Prime Minister G P Koirala signed a deal with two senior leaders of the Madhes region--Mahanth Thakur and Upendra Mahato -- promising that Nepal would henceforth be a federal country.
BJP loses high-stakes battle in Gujarat — and some face tooSubscriber Only
August 9, 2017 15:04 IST
The rejection of two votes have made it impossible for the BJP to elect its third candidate – Balwantsinh Rajput -- and ensured the victory of Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, whom the BJP wanted to defeat desperately.
Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls: Ahmed Patel’s defeat would be a loud wake up call for Congress before 2019 general electionsSubscriber Only
August 9, 2017 00:38 IST
Even if Congress strategist Ahmed Patel gets into the Rajya Sabha for a fifth term, he would have to thank NCP supremo Sharad Pawar for the vote of one of the two NCP MLAs, and lone JD(U) MLA in Gujarat assembly, from the Sharad Yadav camp, Chhotu Vasava.
Pranab Mukherjee, the President who didn’t go beyond the copybookSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 12:45 IST
Pranab Mukherjee, India’s President till Tuesday morning has been in all senses a copybook one, with a keen sense of what is right, appropriate and proper in the Constitution.
Nithari killings: Only second time Pandher is convictedSubscriber Only
July 24, 2017 16:32 IST
In the first case, a CBI court at Ghaziabad in 2009 had similarly given both the accused the death penalty. However, after an appeal, the Allahabad High Court acquitted Pandher for lack of evidence while upholding Koli's punishment for lack of evidence.
India’s U-turn on Madhesi issue led to a sense of betrayalSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 15:04 IST
India took longer than anticipated to realise that it was losing its credibility and goodwill in Nepal, especially in Terai, by backing only a small section of the leaders, mostly the ones who had been rejected by the people in the last election.
A year after Burhan Wani: No policy towards Kashmir is the policySubscriber Only
July 9, 2017 17:54 IST
The deaths and injuries of civilians in the clashes between protestors and security forces have added more martyrs to the story of the “Kashmiri cause”. Those on the streets shout for `azaadi’, but talk about `shahadat’ in the name of Islam as a goal in itself.
Tripura: BJP slowly launches Operation Red FortSubscriber Only
July 5, 2017 18:59 IST
The BJP, which had made significant inroads in the state’s panchayats, has also increased its vote-share in significant by-elections to two assembly constituencies – Khowai and Barjala – in November last year
Textile strike in Surat: How GST is now a political fight within the BJPSubscriber Only
July 5, 2017 12:39 IST
The lathi charge has become a flashpoint that could lead to loss of support from this community, ahead of the assembly elections later this year. Controlled mostly by North Indians, the textile traders are staunch BJP supporters.
Nitish Kumar knows Bihar’s grand alliance will survive only till ED keeps its hands off Lalu Prasad’s familySubscriber Only
June 28, 2017 14:12 IST
The future of the alliance depends on how soon or late Enforcement Directorate tightens its noose around the Lalu family in alleged money laundering cases
Syed Salahuddin designated global terrorist: How much does he matter in the Valley?Subscriber Only
June 27, 2017 16:44 IST
The Hizb is not just the largest militant outfit, it is also credited with the resurgence of militancy in recent years – slain Hizb commander Burhan Wani was the outfit’s operations chief in the Valley and was instrumental in promoting militancy in Kashmir.
Justice Karnan case highlights needs for protecting integrity of judiciarySubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 22:23 IST
The Justice Karnan episode was a pointer to the glaring lacuanes in the scheme of selection and appointment of judges of the higher judiciary
International Yoga Day 2017: PM Modi in Lucknow – Why it is politically important for BJPSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 09:41 IST
International Yoga Day 2017: The Prime Minister's participation in Aishbagh Ramlila on Dussehra last year was seen as a step in that direction and now International Yoga Day offers a similar opportunity.
CBI at AAP’s door: a knock out for party’s clean image?Subscriber Only
June 20, 2017 13:00 IST
AAP maintains that all of these cases are "fake", "without basis" and are being done to destabilize the government.
Ram Nath Kovind: A model Governor who JD(U) is likely to supportSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 18:16 IST
Ram Nath Kovind has always found a way to avoid confrontation with the state government, whether it was giving his assent to Nitish Kumar’s controversial liquor law criticised by the BJP for some of its draconian provisions or the appointment of vice chancellors and pro VCs.
NDA’s Presidential candidate: Dalit face from UP, Ram Nath Kovind could help BJP in 2019 pollsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 16:42 IST
Kovind has always been a low profile leader and was not even among the names doing the rounds for the presidency
UK election results: The Age of Blah has endedSubscriber Only
June 9, 2017 15:59 IST
Britain, Friday morning’s election results show, has marched decisively towards an impasse. The results also point towards deeper strains in the country’s polity.
How the ban on cattle sales hits the Northeast Subscriber Only
June 8, 2017 14:02 IST
Beef consumption is high in six north-eastern states – Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh but its popularity differs from state to state. The Centre’s ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter at markets has become a nation-wide issue and its impact will be felt in the north east.
Nepal SC: How it’s mired in politics and factionalismSubscriber Only
June 5, 2017 19:04 IST
Outgoing Chief Justice Sushila Karki's parting shot was this: the Executive is plagued by corruption, and so is the 'political level'.
How Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Paris Agreement affects climate change goals — especially India’sSubscriber Only
June 2, 2017 13:26 IST
The US decision to withdraw is unlikely to have any direct bearing on India's own climate programme. However, it certainly does hamper its ability to take accelerated actions that were contingent on access to international finance and technology.
Don’t worry Priyanka Chopra, your fans have got your backSubscriber Only
May 31, 2017 18:52 IST
For every hater who equated Priyanka Chopra's choice of clothes and cross-legged posture with a lack of respect for “elders”, there were a dozen who spoke up about how inspiring they see her as a wonderful international ambassador for India.
Bihar Class XII results: Students and education system have failed each otherSubscriber Only
May 31, 2017 17:21 IST
Bihar education minister Ashok Kumar Choudhary said this year's result would pave the way for quality education.
Behind Nepal’s Parliament shutdown, parties caught up on wheeling and dealingSubscriber Only
May 28, 2017 15:48 IST
Nepal's main opposition, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist has been stalling the House for close to two weeks now.
Is BJP filling the political vacuum in Tamil Nadu and Kerala?Subscriber Only
May 26, 2017 21:08 IST
Jayalalithaa’s death at the end of last year has weakened her party in Tamil Nadu, pushed the state into a seemingly endless political crisis as well as created a vacuum in the leadership.
Three years of Modi govt: Nitish Kumar and the art of practical politics in Bihar – and at the CentreSubscriber Only
May 26, 2017 14:10 IST
Nitish has been very conscious of his national image and he has made his stand on corruption and benami property very clear
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